Validus – Building Joy and Purposeful Living with Dementia: A Unique Blend of Theater and Education

Date/Time

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Date: Thursday, 4/20/23
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: LIVE STREAM
Cost: FREE Registration
Credits: 1 CE credit!
Presenters

Presented by:
Anne McSweeney, LCSW, Owner/Founder of CEU Creations
Anne McSweeney, LCSW, President of CEU Creations, has a diverse background in medical social work, education, and community relations. With a social work career that spans over two decades, she has been planning continuing education trainings for over 17 years. Anne founded CEU Creations in 2010 to transform the CE landscape.  Her goal is to provide innovative trainings that keep the learner engaged, connect the learner with community resources/companies (which in turn, allows for the CEs to be more affordable) and ultimately change best practices and outcomes.  Prior to founding CEU Creations, she practiced medical social work for over eight years – working primarily with the geriatric population in home health, hospice, and dialysis.  In 2015, she was appointed to the Fulton County Commission on Elderly Affairs where she served for five years as an advocate for seniors in Fulton County. She has also served on the boards of The Aimee Copeland Foundation, The Atlanta Senior Care Network Niche and Ageless Interaction.

Wendy O’Connor, Corporate Director of Engagement, Validus Senior Living
Wendy O’Connor is currently the Corporate Engagement Director for Validus Senior Living located in Tampa, Florida. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and several certifications from the NCCDP including a Certified Dementia Practitioner certification. With over 20 years’ experience in senior housing, Wendy has held various positions including Executive Director, Divisional Training and Development Manager and Divisional Dementia Specialist for large senior housing companies. In her current role, Wendy enjoys supporting all Validus Senior Living communities with engagement strategies and behavioral interventions for residents that might experience difficulties living with dementia. With over 15+ years in training development primarily focusing on resident care and dementia related topics, she has spent the majority of her 25-year career teaching and advocating that people with dementia can live purposeful and fulfilling lives. In addition, Wendy has written several large Alzheimer’s and dementia related trainings over the course of her career. Wendy lives in the Tampa Bay area with her husband and travels extensively for pleasure when not doing what she loves best – training.

Featuring Carolyn Cook, Actor, Director and Care Partner

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CEU Creations presents:
Building Joy and Purposeful Living with Dementia: A Unique Blend of Theater and Education
Thursday, April 20, 2023
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET: Log In / Virtual Networking
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET: Presentation–See event flyer for detailed agenda

COST:
FREE Registration

Continuing Education Credits
Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour

Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.

Overview
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The number is expected to more than double to 14 million by 2050. Additionally, another 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with dementia. All of these statistics are on the rise. As helping professionals, we often see first-hand the toll that dementia takes on both the patient and the caregiver. In this innovative CE training, we will use drama and theater to explore these perspectives. We will begin by watching a pre-recorded play featuring Carolyn Cook, a renowned Atlanta actor/director and caregiver for her mother with dementia. Using the art of theater/drama, she will give the audience a unique lens into the eyes of both the person with dementia and the caregiver as she performs a one-act, one-person play through each perspective. From here, Wendy O’Connor, Corporate Director of Engagement, Validus Senior Living and Anne McSweeney, LCSW, Founder/Owner and Educational Director of CEU Creations will discuss the role of purposeful engagement in dementia, emphasis on best practices for caregivers and professionals, and applications through case examples. Join us for this innovative presentation that effectively intertwines theater with education to provide an impactful learning experience on promoting and enhancing joy and selfhood in persons with dementia.

By Attending Our Workshop, You Will Be Able To:

  • Define the role of purposeful engagement in person-centered care.
  • Summarize the benefits of purposeful engagement and promoting a sense of purpose in persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
  • Name two best practices and examples of purposeful engagement with persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
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